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Pacolet Elementary says extra security will be at school Monday

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Updated: 7:56 AM EST Feb 19, 2018

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Extra security at Upstate elementary school after threat made during argument between students

Pacolet Elementary says extra security will be at school Monday

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Updated: 7:56 AM EST Feb 19, 2018

Spartanburg County School District 3 and Pacolet Elementary School officials said extra security will be at the school Monday over concerns raised after a threat was made during an argument between two students.In a post on the school's Facebook page, Superintendent Kenny Blackwood said Friday morning the threat was made during an argument between two fourth graders over morning snacks.Blackwood said the school district was handling the investigation internally through a hearing involving district staff and the school resource officer.Blackwood added that during the investigation the student in question would not be allowed on campus.Here is the full Facebook post:"It is very atypical to discuss student discipline in public; however, based on recent extreme and misleading media posts, I feel it is warranted.On Friday, February 16th around 8:15 am, it was reported that a 4th grade student made a threat to another student in a conflict over morning snacks. The situation was handled immediately by Principal, Allison Berry. Due to the varying witness accounts of the incident and threat of potential weapon use, Mrs. Berry recommended to continue the investigation through a district-based hearing involving district staff and our School Resource Officer. The student in question will not be allowed on campus until the investigation is complete.Mrs. Berry, additional security and I will be on site to address any parents concerns or questions on Monday morning.At no time was a threat made against the school, its students or staff. It was an argument between two students, that was immediately reported, and is currently in process of being investigated. Best regards,Kenny Blackwood"

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. —

Spartanburg County School District 3 and Pacolet Elementary School officials said extra security will be at the school Monday over concerns raised after a threat was made during an argument between two students.

In a post on the school's Facebook page, Superintendent Kenny Blackwood said Friday morning the threat was made during an argument between two fourth graders over morning snacks.

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Blackwood said the school district was handling the investigation internally through a hearing involving district staff and the school resource officer.

Blackwood added that during the investigation the student in question would not be allowed on campus.

Here is the full Facebook post:

"It is very atypical to discuss student discipline in public; however, based on recent extreme and misleading media posts, I feel it is warranted.

On Friday, February 16th around 8:15 am, it was reported that a 4th grade student made a threat to another student in a conflict over morning snacks. The situation was handled immediately by Principal, Allison Berry. Due to the varying witness accounts of the incident and threat of potential weapon use, Mrs. Berry recommended to continue the investigation through a district-based hearing involving district staff and our School Resource Officer. The student in question will not be allowed on campus until the investigation is complete.

Mrs. Berry, additional security and I will be on site to address any parents concerns or questions on Monday morning.

At no time was a threat made against the school, its students or staff. It was an argument between two students, that was immediately reported, and is currently in process of being investigated.